Patton -- The Punitive Expedition

During the Punitive Expedition of 1916, Patton was assigned to the 8th Cavalry Regiment at Fort Bliss, Texas. He served as aide to then-Brigadier General John J. Pershing in his pursuit of Pancho Villa, after Villa's forces had crossed into New Mexico, raided and looted the town of Columbus, and killed several Americans. Patton, accompanied by ten soldiers of the 6th Infantry Regiment, and using three armored cars, conducted the world's first armored vehicle attack, and in the process killed two Mexican leaders, including "General" Julio Cardenas, commander of Villa's personal bodyguard. The bodies were brought back from San Miguelito to Pershing's headquarters strapped to the hoods of the vehicles in a manner similar to game animals brought back by hunters. For this action, as well as Patton's affinity for the Colt Peacemaker, Pershing titled Patton his "Bandito." Patton's success in this regard gained him a level of fame in the United States, and he was featured in newspapers across the nation. (source wiki )

 

 Patton smoking a pipe in Mexico

 General Pershing 

Pershing and Pancho Villa

Wikipedia says that Patton is standing behind Pershing, but I don't think that is him.

Patton and Pershing reviewing the troops.

Video - The Life Of Patton

This is a video I made not so long ago on... Wait for it.... Guess who?... That's right, General Patton! Hope you enjoy it.



P.S. All of the pictures in this video will eventually be posted here over time, but if you can't wait, check out my Patton page on Squidoo -- War God Patton on Squidoo

Young Patton

Some photos of George S. Patton in his younger days.

 

Patton as a V.M.I. cadet

  

Patton during his West Point years

  

Patton as a young officer